Beverly, West Virginia facts for kids
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Beverly, West Virginia
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Buildings in Beverly Historic District in 2021
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Location of Beverly in Randolph County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 702 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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666 |
| • Density | 1,517.08/sq mi (585.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26253
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-06988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553884 |
Beverly is a town in Randolph County, West Virginia, USA. It is the oldest settlement in the Tygart River Valley (1787) and was the county seat for over a century — from 1790 until 1899 — after which the nearby settlement of Elkins assumed that role following an intense local political "war". It had a population of 702 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Beverly is located at 38°51′2″N 79°52′3″W / 38.85056°N 79.86750°W (38.850600, -79.867444).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all of it land.
History
The origin of the name Beverly is disputed.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 235 | — | |
| 1890 | 343 | 46.0% | |
| 1900 | 464 | 35.3% | |
| 1910 | 438 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 442 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 431 | −2.5% | |
| 1940 | 484 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 515 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 441 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 470 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 475 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 696 | 46.5% | |
| 2000 | 651 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 702 | 7.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 666 | −5.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 702 people, 323 households, and 199 families living in the town. The population density was 1,560.0 inhabitants per square mile (602.3/km2). There were 360 housing units at an average density of 800.0 per square mile (308.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.
There were 323 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Beverly has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.
Images for kids
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Beverly Elementary School in 2021
See also
In Spanish: Beverly (Virginia Occidental) para niños
